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Visited the martello tower on the Plains of Abraham during a recent Canada trip with the family, including kids ages 7 and 11. This was an actual martello tower, turned into a museum with augmented-reality exhibits. Each guest gets to borrow an ipad, which has...More

There are still three of the four original Martello Towers in place, one is where the hospital is now, a fascinating treat inside, take the audio tour and learn about life around the battle of Abraham times, well worth a visit a must see.

We saw the tower in the Plains of Abraham Park and found it most interesting as it is shaped like a large stone silo of sorts. The towers are part of the defense system of the city. Another striking example of the skill of the...More

We came to Quebec City, specifically to learn more about its historic fortifications. The Martello Towers (three out of four left) are part of the Fortifications National Historic Site but are not close to each other. We found Tower 1 on the Plains of Abraham,...More

Three of the original four remain, and one may be toured. They are typical of the many towers built by the British in the 1800’s. They were much sturdier than the Block houses they replaced.
The one near the river offers nice views.

This tower was one of four built. There are 3 left. We drove by on our caleche tour. The upstairs had a gun platform and the main floor could hold an army unit inside. This tower was built by the British and for defence.

There were originally 4 Martello Towers. Tower 1 is on the plains of abraham.
Just north of this tower 1 block from the park is the 2nd tower. it is at the northwest corner of Tache and Wilfrid-Laurier Streets. The 3rd is no more and...More